Enjoy free celebrations of the opening of the Sassafras All Children’s Playground and the Ann and Jim Goodnight Park in Raleigh. In Durham, catch free live theater and experience a Touch-a-Truck event.

Lots of family-friendly fun is planned for this weekend, from free festivals to consignment sales and Halloween and harvest outings. Contact the venue before heading out in the event of inclement weather.

Weekend festivals offer families the pleasures of learning and playing together outdoors. On Sunday, Sept. 11, head out for activities that help participants remember and honor those who lost their lives on 9/11.